Events Calendar 2026

Thursday, June 25 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, June 25 • Jim Norton. Stand-up comedian, radio host, podcaster, actor, and New York Times bestselling author. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Thursday, June 25 • The Robert Cray Band. Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Thursday, June 25 • Wonten. Blending soul, subtle gospel influence, and the calm pulse of Afro rhythms. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Thurs-Fri, June 25-26 • Grease, The Musical. The hit musical revisits the world of Rydell High with classic rock-‘n’-roll songs and 1950s nostalgia. 7:30 p.m. Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. Also June 28.

Friday, June 26 • STEM Family Free Night. Visit the museum on the last Friday of each month for free admission and a special STEM activity, sponsored by Collins Aerospace. 5–8 p.m., Iowa Children’s Museum, Coralville. TheICM.org.

Friday, June 26 • Live at Five: Paxton Sherbeyn & The Solid Gold Boys. BYO chair for free music every Friday, 5–7 p.m. in the Skybridge Courtyard, Davenport. CommonChordQC.com.

Friday, June 26 • Marbin. Aggressive jazz fusion. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, June 26 • Rock the Block & Cedar Rapids Pride: Jasper Tide. Free outdoor concert every Friday. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, June 26 • Russell Dickerson. Multiplatinum country chart-topper. 7 p.m., McGrath Ampitheater, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Friday, June 26 • Ill Omen. Album release show for the thrash-metal band from Cedar Rapids. 7 p.m., Black Box Theater, CSPS, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Friday, June 26 • Ranshaw House Concert Series: Youth Night. Bring a picnic, BYOB, and enjoy live music by area youth. 6–8 p.m., Ranshaw House, North   Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.

Friday, June 26 • Gene Simmons Band. World-renowned rock icon and co-founder of KISS. 8 p.m., Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside. RiversideCasinoandResort.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, June 27 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Wild Edible Prairie Hike. Explore edible plants in the Sugema Wildlife area. 10 a.m., Lake Sugema Campgrounds, Keosauqua, (319) 293-3589.

Saturday, June 27 • Iowa City Downtown Block Party. Nostalgic ’90s games, origami, Pop-a-Shot, roller skating, music,  silent disco, wrestling, and more. All ages. Red cups available for 21+. 3–10 p.m., across 14 blocks in downtown Iowa City. LocalTickets.thegazette.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Big Rove Ride 2026. Rove the scenic trails of Eastern Iowa and roll straight into the party at Big Grove Brewery. 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City. IowaBicycleCoalition.org.

Saturday, June 27 • Bonaparte Independence Day Celebration. Family activities beginning at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. parade, and fireworks over the river at dark. Downtown Bonaparte, 803 1st St., Bonaparte. VillagesofVanVuren.com.

Saturday, June 27 • Old Crow Medicine Show. String band. With Trey Hensley. 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Sat-Sun, June 27–28 • Spring Barn Tour: Jefferson County. Explore 21 historic barns, a Victorian carriage house, and three unique Martin Steel structures on a self-guided tour. Maasdam Barns is the tour hub and Saturday lunch site (preorder recommended). 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fairfield. IowaBarnFoundation.org.

Sat-Sun, June 27–28 • Project Green’s Open Gardens Weekend. A free self-guided tour showcasing more than 20 gardens in Iowa City, Coralville, and surrounding rural areas. 4-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Maps available at Project GREEN Gardens, Ashton House, 820 Park Rd., Iowa City, or visit ProjectGreen.org.

Sunday, June 28 • Watercoloring: Painting Painted Turtles. Beginning-level painting class, all supplies provided. Ages 8–100. 1–3 p.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.

Sunday, June 28 • Annual Ice Cream Social. A free, family-friendly event featuring an afternoon of art, music, history, and fun. 1-4 p.m. Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine. (563) 263-8282.

Sunday, June 28 • Inner Spaces. Fusing ancestral and futuristic, acoustic and electronic, local and global. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.

Sunday, June 28 • I’m With Her: Sing Me Alive Tour. Singer-songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins are an essential new force in the world of folk music. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Sunday, June 28 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, June 28 • All Latin Dance. Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue led by Benjamin Valverde. Rumba, Cha Cha, and Samba led by Paul Saipher. Every last Sunday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.

Monday, June 29 • Iowa City Poetry Slam. Poets compete in a three-round elimination. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., slam starts at 7. Last Mondays, Midnight Coffee, Iowa City. Facebook.com/ICPoetrySlam.

Monday, June 29 • We Hold These Truths: Powwow Highway. This film series explores the ever-evolving interpretation of the most famous words of the Declaration of Independence. 7 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org. Also on July 1.

Tuesday, June 30 • St. Paul & The Broken Bones. Powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Tuesday, June 30 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: The Swampland Jewels. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks. $10 suggested donation. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, Kalona. Facebook.com @ Bunker Mill Bridge.

Wednesday, July 1 • Music on the Move: Kevin Burt. Iowa Blues Hall of Famer. 6:30 pm., Mercer Park, Iowa City. Summerof-theArts.org. Free.

Wednesday, July 1 • “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour. 5-time Grammy Award winning comedy recording artist. With Puddles Pity Party. 7:30 p.m., Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Wednesday, July 1 • The Heavy Heavy.   Retro-inspired rock. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Wednesday, July 1 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Thursday, July 2 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, July 2 • Fanfare & Flight. A concert by the Iowa Brass band, followed by a 15-minute aerial light show from 150 choreographed drones. Food vendors on site. 7–10 p.m., Hy-Vee Amphitheater, Centennial Park, North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org. Free.

Thursday, July 2 • Fairfield 4th of July Independence Day Parade. Floats showcase creativity, color, and hometown pride. 6 p.m., from FHS to the Fairfield town square.

Friday, July 3 • Coralville 4thFest Free Concert. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy music by KC Bruner and headliner Big & Rich. 6:30 p.m., S.T. Morrison Park, 1513 7th St., Coralville. Coralville.org.

Friday, July 3 • Fairfield First Fridays: Summer Celebration. Live music and vendors on the square, participating galleries and stores open late. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. FairfieldFirstFridays.com.

Friday, July 3 • Live at 5: Rude Punch. Friday drinks and great tunes from local bands every Friday. Outside food ok, no outside drinks. BYO chair recommended. Family friendly. 5–7 p.m., Skybridge Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.org. Free.

Friday, July 3 • Des Moines Symphony: Yankee Doodle Pops. Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and Peter Boyer’s American Mosaic in a moving tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Quest narrator Harry Smith, spoken word by Billy Weathers, Des Moines Choral Society, concert prelude by the Weary Ramblers at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks after dark. 8:30 p.m., Iowa State Capitol Building, Des Moines. DMSymphony.org.

Friday, July 3 • Rock the Block: Matthew Kane & The Band Greenbrier. Free outdoor concert series. Country and southern rock. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, July 3 • An Evening with The Jayhawks. Alt-country and rock. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Friday, July 3 • Live After Five: The Crushers. Free outdoor concert series with rotating food trucks. 5 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Court St., Ottumwa.             MeetOttumwa.org.

Fri-Sat, July 3–4 • Firecracker 4th Antique Show. A two-day antique show in the Morton & Pioneer Buildings. Various times, Amana. AmanaRVPark.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 3–5 • Iowa City Jazz Festival. Bring a blanket or chair and head downtown for live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 3–5 • Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour. Pick up your passport and bingo card at participating bookshops, visit as many bookshops as you can, share your adventures on social media, and submit your passport by Sept. 30 to be eligible for prizes. IowaIndieBookshopTour.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 34th Army Band Concert. A special Independence Day performance. 10 a.m., Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield. Fairfield365.com.

Saturday, July 4 • Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty. An antiques bonanza. 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Uptown Mount Vernon. Facebook.com/mvnittygritty. VisitMVL.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 4th of July Hometown Parade & Root Beer Floats. Parade at 11:30 a.m., Root Beer Floats for a freewill donation after the parade. Indian Lake Park, 28163 Willow Ave., Farmington. (319) 878-3706.

Saturday, July 4 • Keosauqua Lions 4th of July Celebration. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7–10 a.m., Pedal Pull, kids’ games, Mercer’s Crazy Train rides, Steven Bankey & the Flatland Band, and fireworks over the Des Moines River at dark. Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 4th of July Celebration at Harvest Moon Vineyard & Farm. Car show noon to 6 p.m., large playground for the kids, zip lines, live music by the Roman Cadillacs from 7–9 p.m., and a fireworks display at dark. Harvest Moon Vineyard & Farm, 1962 170th, Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Saturday, July 4 • Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty. An antiques bonanza. 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Uptown Mount Vernon. Facebook.com/mvnittygritty. VisitMVL.com.

Saturday, July 4 • 4th of July Hometown Parade & Root Beer Floats. Parade at 11:30 a.m., root beer floats for a freewill donation after the parade. Indian Lake Park, 28163 Willow Ave., Farmington. (319) 878-3706.

Saturday, July 4 • FilmScene: Star Spangled to Death. We Hold These Truths Series presents “A stimulating, labyrinthine experience provided by a master of the American avant-garde and a historical artifact that is nevertheless piercingly contemporary.”—Doug Cummings, Filmjourney. 12:30 p.m., FilmScene on the PedMall, Iowa City. Free.

Saturday, July 4 • Keosauqua Lions 4th of July Celebration. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7–10 a.m., Pedal Pull, kids’ games, Mercer’s Crazy Train rides, Steven Bankey & the Flatland Band, and fireworks over the Des Moines River at dark. Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, July 4 • Hometown History Celebration. Polar Xpress frozen yogurt, donkey petting zoo, watermelon seed-spitting contest, a 1920s Model A, and half-priced admission to the museum. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Iowa Heartland History Connection, 1 Museum Dr., Ottumwa. (641) 682-8676.

Saturday, July 4 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, July 4 • Lady Franklyn Improv Show. BYOB. Saturdays, 7:30–9 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.

Sunday, July 5 • Storyteller Tracy Chipman with Tim Britton. The duo weaves an ephemeral fabric of stories and Celtic music. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, July 5 • Independence  & Resilience Dance. No partner needed. Freestyle welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/Fairfield.Pop.-Music.Dance.Coalition. (641) 919-5698.

Monday, July 6 • Craft Nights at the Homestead Folk Art Museum. Bring your own craft to work on or use supplies and kits on hand. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Homestead Folk Art Museum, 4430 V St., Homestead. AmanaColonies.com. Free.

Tuesday, July 7 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Tanya English Band. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks, and enjoy some blues music. $10 suggested. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, Kalona. Facebook.com.

Tuesday, July 7 • Fairfield Community Band. Live orchestral music in the gazebo. Tuesdays through August 4. Ice cream available for purchase. 8 p.m., Ron Prill Bandstand, Central Park, Fairfield. Free.

Tuesday, July 7 • Drivin N Cryin & Laid Back Country Picker. Rock, folk, and country. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Tuesday, July 7 • Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place. 5:30 p.m. Creative Music Studio (CMS) Student Group outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage; 6:30 p.m. NOLA Jazz Band with Abbie Sawyer outside on EMC Plaza Stage. Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytShermanPlace.org.

Wednesday, July 8 • Music on the Move: Hard Luck & the Troubles. Soulful, gritty Americana. 6:30–8 p.m., Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City.           SummeroftheArts.com. Free.

Wednesday, July 8 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Farm Sessions at  Wilson’s Orchard. Weekly live music series hosted by J. Knight. Thursdays, 5–9 p.m., Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, Iowa City. WilsonsOrchard.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Ziggy Marley: Brightside Tour. 7:30 p.m., Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee. FirstFleetConcerts.com. ZiggyMarley.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Pert’ Near Sandstone. Modern American string band. With Arkansauce. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Ottumwa Municipal Band Concert. 7–8 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Court, Ottumwa. Free.

Thursday, July 9 • Music in the Garden: June Bugs DSM. The setting provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for an evening of live music. Thursdays 6–9 p.m., Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines. DMBotanicalGarden.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Susan McCarty: 2008. McCarty will read from her new fiction novel, 2008, about disillusioned former high school sweethearts. 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Thursday, July 9 • Writing Grief. A free monthly gathering to explore grief on the page. 10–11:15 a.m., Porchlight Lit Center, 1019 E. Washington St. and online, Iowa City. PorchlightLiterary.org.

Thursday, July 9 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun, July 9–12 • Snake Alley Film Festival. 100+ short films over four days. Capitol Theater, Burlington. Snake-AlleyFestivalofFilm.com.

Friday, July 10 • Austin to Keosauqua Paddle. On this guided paddle around Keosauqua’s bend, learn about river animals, history, and geology. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Austin Boat Ramp, 19178 Eagle Dr., Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Friday, July 10 • Forest Bathing with Kayaks. Enjoy the healing benefits of forest bathing while kayaking. 4–6 p.m., Lake MacBride Boat Rental, 3525 Highway 382 NE, Solon. EarthMindPractice.org.

Friday, July 10 • Dan Tyminski Band. One of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Friday, July 10 • Friday Night Concert at the Ped Mall: Winterland. Grateful Dead cover band. 6:30 p.m., Ped Mall Stage, Iowa City.

Friday, July 10 • Rock the Block: Star Trucker. Free outdoor concert every Friday. Food and drink available inside. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, July 10 • The Heart Collectors. Australian 1960s- and ’70s-inspired folk and roots music. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Friday, July 10 • Live at 5: 10 of Soul. Friday drinks and great tunes from local bands every Friday. Outside food ok, no outside drinks. BYO chair recommended. Family friendly. 5–7 p.m., Skybridge Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.org. Free.

Friday, July 10 • Shrek Rave. Shrek-themed rave. “It’s dumb, just come have fun. Cool is dead!” 9 p.m., Wooly’s, Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com

Friday, July 10 • Bad Momz of Comedy. Feat. Chicago and Midwest comics Orly K.G., Lindsay Porter, Leslie Mitchell, and Mo Good. 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino Rhythm Room, Davenport. RhythmCityCasino.com.

Fri-Sat, July 10–11 • Mount Vernon Heritage Days & Drone Show. Two days of celebration, connection, and hometown pride, culminating with the annual drone show at dark at Martha Parsons Activities Center, Mount Vernon High School.  VisitMVL.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 10–12 • Lake Red Rock Balloonfest. Watch over 30 hot air balloons soar over Lake Red Rock during the 15th annual festival. Various times, Lake Red Rock, North Overlook Beach, 1007 Highway T15, Pella. LakeRedRockBalloonfest.com.

Saturday, July 11 • TapestryFest. Free event celebrating Southeast Iowa’s cultural diversity with musical entertainment, dance, cultural cuisines, kids’ activities, and exhibits. 1–4 p.m., Central Park, Mount Pleasant.

Saturday, July 11 • Main Street Makers Market. Craft and vendor fair. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Ballingall Park, 210 W. Main St., Ottumwa. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • Northside Saturday Nights: Freegrass. This atypical string trio is the musical powerhouse of Dan Padley on guitar, Tara McGovern on fiddle, and Blake Shaw on cello and vocals. 6 p.m., Linn & Market St., Iowa City. Englert.org. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings: PhDJ and Afroband243. Afro and Congolese rhumba music. 7–9:30 p.m., Riverfront Crossings, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • North Liberty Blues & BBQ. Family fun and inflatables, great food, beer, and blues music. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Hy-Vee Amphitheater, Centennial Park, North Liberty. NorthLibertyIowa.org.

Saturday, July 11 • Anne Prinz: Zither Concert. Anne Prinz, one of the world’s leading experts in zither performance and history, will be joined by fellow musician Karen Hinnah. 10–11 a.m., Homestead Village Church Museum, 4210 V St., Homestead. AmanaHeritage.org. (319) 622-3567.

Saturday, July 11 • Live on the Square: Mission in the Rain. A project of Winterland, a Grateful Dead cover band, playing the music of Jerry Garcia’s solo projects. 7:30 p.m., Central Park Square, Fairfield. Facebook @ Classic 96 Live on the Square Concert Series. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • A Tribute Night to the Eagles. This powerhouse tribute band brings the Eagles’ music to life with stunning precision. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Saturday, July 11 • Second Saturday All Ages Art. Drop in to create a carved rubber stamp. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., PS1 Close House, Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • Tour De Brew 2026 at Millstream Brewing Co. Fun-filled annual ride with “hydration stops,” prizes, and surprises. With ice cold beer, food trucks, and a free after party open to the public with live music by the Fat Back Boys (1–4 p.m.) and Retro Rockits (5–9 p.m.). 8:30 a.m. check in; 10 a.m. wheels roll. Millstream Brewing Co., Amana. AmanaColonies.com.

Saturday, July 11 • Eldon’s 1st Annual Block Party. Live music by Redneck Reload at 6 p.m., plus family-friendly activities. 5–9 p.m., Rock Island Park, 707 N. KD Ave., Eldon.

Saturday, July 11 • Wild Edible Prairie Hike. Hike and learn about common flora, likely including wild bergamot, slender mountain mint, common milkweed, white wild indigo, and swamp milkweed. Hiking attire recommended. 1 p.m., Lake Sugema Wildlife Area, 19640 Jersey Ave., Keosauqua. VBCountyConservation.com.

Saturday, July 11 • Farmington Sip, Shop, & Stroll. Visit participating businesses to sample and purchase locally made wine. Business hours, Farmington. Villages-ofVanBuren.com.

Saturday, July 11•  FilmScene in the Park: Pride & Prejudice. The 2005 adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. (Swoon!) 8:45 p.m., Chauncey Swan Park, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org. Free.

Saturday, July 11 • West Coast Swing Dance. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio, Fairfield.

Saturday, July 11 • Troupe Yesandia: Night of Vintage Improv. Presented by Yesandia Improv and The James. 7 p.m., The James, Iowa City. Yesandia.com.

Saturday, July 11 • NO SLEEP Stand-up Comedy Showcase. 8 p.m., Wooly’s, Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.

Saturday, July 11 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, July 11 • CRBT Movies at the Riverbank: Lilo & Stitch. Disney’s live action film about a young girl who befriends an alien. Food and kids’activities at 7 p.m., movie at sunset. McGrath Ampi-   theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Saturday, July 11 • Monarch Fest. Learn about Monarch butterflies and other pollinators, release butterflies, make milkweed seedballs, pick up some native plants, and take home a pre-adopted caterpillar of your own. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.

Sunday, July 12 • Second Sunday Sound Bath. Select instruments support rest, reflection, and energetic alignment. 1 p.m., Sound Clinic, 122 N. Court St., Fairfield. SourceVibrations.com/sound-clinic.

Sunday, July 12 • Sidekick’s Self Published Book Fair. A fun-filled event highlighting local authors across several genres, from children’s to adult fiction and non-fiction. 2:30–4:30 p.m., Sidekick Coffee & Books, 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. IowaIndieBookshopTour.com.

Sunday, July 12 • Andrew Dismukes (of SNL). Comedian, writer, and Saturday Night Live cast member. With Aly Dixon. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.

Sunday, July 12 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Monday, July 13 • Tom Lin with Sarah Krammen: Babylon, South Dakota. Reading, conversation with Sarah Krammen, Q&A, and signing. 7 p.m., Pulpit Rock Brewing, 207 College Dr., Decorah. IowaIndieBookShopTour.com.

Monday-Friday, July 13-17 • Paint The Fair: Youth Art Contest. Participants ages 13–18 can submit a piece of artwork completed at the fair in any medium in a frame with a horizontal wire by Friday 3 p.m. for judging and prizes at 4 p.m. VillagesFolkSchool.com. (319) 288-0047 or register@villagesfolkschool.com.

Tuesday, July 14 • Porchlight + PromtPress: Happy Hour. Treats, crafts, and community. Second Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m., Green House, Iowa City. PorchlightLiterary.org.

Tuesday, July 14 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Regular Joes. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks, and enjoy folk and bluegrass. $10 suggested. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, Kalona. Facebook.com.

Tuesday, July 14 • Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place. 5:30 p.m. Community Jazz Center (CJC) youth group outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage; 6:30 p.m. The Mangione Collective outside on EMC Plaza Stage. Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytShermanPlace.org. Free.

Tuesday, July 14 • The Deltaz. Two brothers, raw harmonies, and blues-rock roots built to fill the room. 7:30 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.

Wednesday, July 15 • Graham Nash. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Wednesday, July 15 • Music on the Move: Goat Hollow Boys. Original Iowa country-punk. 6:30 p.m., Happy Hollow Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.com. Free.

Wednesday-Monday, July 15-20 • Van Buren County Fair. From livestock shows to kids’ activities and a rodeo, the fair offers a full week of fun for all ages. Van Buren County Fairgrounds, 20497 Hwy. 1 N, Keosauqua. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Wednesday, July 15 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Wed-Thurs-Fri, July 15–17 • Paint The Fair: Plein Air Competition & Featured Artist Event. Wednesday at 8:45–9:45 a.m., join a lively discussion and demonstration with well-known Iowa plein air artist Carlos Maldonado (RSVP requested), launching the Paint the Fair contest over the next few days. Contestants must pre-register online at VillagesFolkSchool.com by July 10. Aframe House, 23634 Lacey Trail and Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Keosauqua.

Thursday, July 16 • Washington Farmers Market & Municipal Band. Market 5 p.m., music 7:45 p.m., Washington square.

Thursday, July 16 • The Thirsty Word: 48-Hour Play Fest. During the proceeding 48 hours, a group of writers, directors, and performers will create five original ten-minute plays to be performed at the monthly event for creative writers. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 100 N. Main, Fairfield. Facebook.com @ Thirsty Word.

Thursday, July 16 • Lil Wayne. Hip-hop artist presents “20 Years of Carter Classics.” With 2Chainz. 8 p.m., Casey’s Center, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.

Thursday, July 16 • Mason Jennings. Longtime folksinger. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.

Thursday, July 16 • Music in the Garden: NOLA Jazz Band. The setting provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for an evening of live music. Thursdays 6–9 p.m., Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines. DMBotanicalGarden.com.

Thursday, July 16 • Chommy’s Bike Night with Lucas Beebe. Acoustic classic rock, country, pop, folk, and everything in between. 6–9 p.m., Chommy’s, Eldon. MeetOttumwa.org.

Thursday, July 16 • George Michael Reborn. Tribute concert starring Robert Bartko. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Thursday, July 16 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun, July 16–19 • Iowa City Sidewalk Sales. A four-day savings extravaganza. Normal business hours, downtown Iowa City. DowntownIowaCity.com.

Friday, July 17 • Hot Girl Summer Comedy. A comedy event serving bold jokes, unfiltered stories, and big main-character energy all night long. 8 p.m., Night Cap Lounge, The Capitol. Burlington. Zeffy.com.

Friday, July 17 • Live at 5: Cedar County Cobras. Friday drinks and great tunes from local bands every Friday. Outside food ok, no outside drinks. BYO chair recommended. Family friendly. 5–7 p.m., Skybridge Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.org. Free.

Friday, July 17 • Movies at Central Park: Journey to the Center of the Earth. BYO chairs and blankets. Dusk, Central Park, Fairfield. Free.

Friday, July 17 • Will Swain. Science educator Will Swain will read from his thought-provoking new book, Certainly Uncertain: The Limitations of Knowledge and the Uncertainty of Belief. 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Friday, July 17 • Live After Five: Transfer Portal. Rock hits from the 1970s to the 2000s.  Free outdoor concert series with rotating food trucks. 5 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Court St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.

Friday, July 17 • Elvis In Person. Starring Matt Stone. 7 p.m., Paramount   Theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREvents-Live.com.

Friday, July 17 • Friday Night Concert Series: Dandelion Stompers. Hot jazz. 6:30–8 p.m., Ped Mall, Iowa City. Free.

Friday, July 17 • Rock the Block: Brett Newski Duo. Free outdoor concert every Friday. Food and drink available inside. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, July 17 • Corben Harper. This Fairfield singer-songwriter with a rich, velvety voice blends his set with vintage rock covers. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Fri-Sat, July 17–18 • Christmas in July. Hot Cocoa Run at retail shops in Bentonsport, Bonaparte, Farmington, and Keosauqua, with an outdoor flea market and vendors in Bentonsport, 21964 Hawk Dr. VillagesofVanBuren.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 17–19 • Kalona Bluegrass Festival. Various times, Windmill Ridge Campground, 2114 140th St., Kalona. KalonaChamber.com.

Fri-Sat-Sun, July 17–19 • Tango Workshop Weekend. Take your tango to the next level during a weekend workshop with acclaimed tango instructors and performers Jessica Stserbakova and Somer Surgit. RSVP and info: FairfieldIowaTango@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 18 • Drive-In Movies at the Hangar: Galaxy Quest.    9 p.m., Iowa City Municipal Airport, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Saturday, July 18 • A Very Vintage Market. An outdoor market full of vintage vendors, crafters, makers, and food trucks from around the Midwest. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Jefferson Street, Burlington. GreaterBurlington.com.

Saturday, July 18 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Saturday, July 18 • Frances Mei Hardin, MD Surgeon on the Edge: A Memoir. Reading and signing event. 3:30–5 p.m., Sidekick Coffee & Books, Iowa City. IowaIndieBooksShopTour.com.

Saturday, July 18 • Northside Saturday Nights: The Swampland Jewels. Gulf Coast oldies, traditional Cajun/Creole, blues, and TexMex tunes. 6 p.m., Linn & Market St., Iowa City. Englert.org. Free.

Saturday, July 18 • A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston. A tribute triple header.   8 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.

Saturday, July 18 • Silverstein.   Punk stalwarts. With Origami Angel and Ally Nicholas. 7 p.m., Capitol Theatre,   Davenport. FirstFleetConcerts.com.

Saturday, July 18 • Slim Chance & The Can’t Hardly Playboys. Classic 96 Live on the Square presents an evening of honky-tonk classics. BYO chair. 7:30 p.m., Ron Prill Bandstand, Central Park, Fairfield. Free.

Saturday, July 18 • Switchfoot with Fuel and Lit. Three iconic bands join for one evening of rock. 8 p.m., Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. EliteCasinoResorts.com.

Sat-Sun, July 18–19 • Early Man. Set at the dawn of time, Early Man tells the story of Dug and his sidekick Hognob, who must unite their tribe against mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home. 11 a.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.

Sunday, July 19 • Reading Queer Stories by Queer Authors Book Club. Feat. Devils Like Us by LT Thompson. 2–3:30 p.m., Sidekick Coffee & Books, Iowa City. IowaIndieBooksShopTour.com.

Sunday, July 19 • Art  at Brucemore: Glass Butterfly Garden Stake. Use a warm glass technique to design a vibrant butterfly with curly antennas. 12+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP. 12–1:30 p.m., Brucemore Mansion Carriage House, 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids.      Brucemore.org.

Sunday, July 19 • Watercoloring: Black-Eyed Susans. Beginning-level painting class for ages 8 to 100. RSVP recommended. 1–3 p.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.

Sunday, July 19 • Free Gen for July: Leslie Pyo. Every month a new writer leads a generative writing workshop, presenting a prompt inspired by their own passions. 5:30–7 p.m., PorchLight Literary Center, Iowa City. IowaCityPoetry.com.

Sunday, July 19 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Sunday, July 19 • Latin, Ballroom & Swing Dance. Lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8–9:45 p.m., No partner needed. Freestyle welcome. Morning Star Studio, 51 1/2 S. Court St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/Fairfield.Pop.Music.Dance.Coalition.

Sunday, July 19 • DTTK Polka Band. Amana’s talented Die Tiefen Keller Kinder band plays outdoors. 3–5 p.m., Millstream Brewing Co. 835 48th Ave, Amana. MillstreamBrewing.com.

Monday, July 20 • Meg Richardson  with Claire  Lombardo:    Paradise Pawn. Richardson will read from her debut novel and will be joined in conversation by UI summer Writers’ Workshop visiting lecturer Claire Lombardo. 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Tuesday, July 21 • Food Truck Tuesdays. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., NewBo City Market yard, 1100 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Tuesday, July 21 • Music at Bunker Mill Bridge: Awful Purdies. Tuesday night outdoor concert series. BYO chair, cooler, and snacks. $10 suggested donation. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd., Kalona. Facebook @ Bunker Mill Bridge.

Tuesday, July 21 • Fairfield Community Band. Live orchestral music in the gazebo. Tuesdays through August 4. Ice cream availble for purchase. 8 p.m., Ron Prill Bandstand, Central Park, Fairfield. Free.

Tuesday, July 21 • Lucero. Country-punk and alternative rock band. 7 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.

Tuesday, July 21 • Cypress Hill: Once Upon a Time in the Summer 2026 Tour. The first Latino-American hip-hop group to achieve platinum and multi-platinum success. With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. 7 p.m., McGrath Ampi-theatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.

Tuesday, July 21 • Sarah Minor with Melissa Febos—Carousel: An Essay on Seeing. Sarah Minor will read from her new book and will be joined by award-winning author Melissa Febos. 7–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Wednesday, July 22 • Music on the Move: Stephanie Catlett with Dan Padley & Tara McGovern. A mix of Americana, folk, jazz, and Celtic. 6:30 p.m., James Alan McPherson Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.com. Free.

Wednesday, July 22 • Aimee Mann. Her successful solo career has spanned several decades, with two Grammy Awards and  ten critically acclaimed albums. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org. Also on July 25 in Des Moines.

Wednesday, July 22 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Open mic is like a box of chocolates . . . you never know what you’re gonna get. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 start. Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield.

Wednesday, July 22 • Rogue Workshops Faculty Reading. A special faculty reading of the inaugural “Authors at Large” Iowa City Rogue Workshops, featuring Xu Xi (left), Kelly Dwyer, Robin Hemley, Mary Allen, and Hugh Ferrer. 6:30–8 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.

Thursday, July 23 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Thursday, July 23 • Farm Sessions at Wilson’s Orchard. Weekly live music series hosted by J. Knight. Thursdays, 5–9 p.m., Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, Iowa City. WilsonsOrchard.com.

Thursday, July 23 • Music in the Garden: The Feel Right. The botanical setting provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for an evening of live music every Thursday, 6–9 p.m., Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Des Moines. DMBotanicalGarden.com.

Thursday, July 23 • Tab Benoit. Gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. With Sgt. Splendor. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.

Thursday, July 23 • Birthday Celebration & Book Signing with Denise Williams. An author who champions stories of sincere human connection, Williams celebrates her newest love story, The Re-Do List. 7–9 p.m., Sidekick Coffee & Books, Iowa City. IowaIndieBooksShopTour.com.

Friday, July 24 • Live After Five: Wicked Ways. Classic rock favorites. Free outdoor concert series with rotating food trucks. 5 p.m., Central Park, 106 N. Court St., Ottumwa. MeetOttumwa.org.

Friday, July 24 • Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, a quiet queer icon who captivated readers everywhere. 7 p.m., FilmScene, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.

Friday, July 24 • Rock the Block: The Dead Century. Free outdoor concert every Friday. 6–8 p.m., NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Friday, July 24 • Jazz in the Courtyard. Following the Bix7 race, join Josh Duffee and the Blackhawk Broadcasters for live jazz outdoors, 10:30–12 p.m., Skybridge Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.org. Free.

Friday, July 24 • Friday Night Concert: Blast Choir and The Wonderful Smiths. Melodic indie rock and punk, followed by “soul ’n’ roll.” 6:30–8 p.m., Ped Mall, Iowa City. Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. SummeroftheArts.org. Free.

Friday, July 24 • Friday Night Out: Wire Spiral Earrings. A fun and fast wire-weaving class. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.

Friday, July 24 • The Mavericks & Friends. Blending roots, country, and rock & roll with Cuban grooves, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin swagger. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.

Friday, July 24 • J.Lyn and the Groove Revival. Female blues band. 8 p.m., The Washington, 306 Washington St., Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.

Friday, July 24 • Live at 5: Beaker Brothers Band. Friday drinks and great tunes from local bands every Friday. Outside food ok, no outside drinks. BYO chair recommended. Family friendly. 5–7 p.m., Skybridge Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport. CommonChordQC.org. Free.

Friday, July 24 •  Tif & Mollie. This harmonious female duo with an off-the-cuff vibe goes from Bach to badass original grooves in a heartbeat. With Barefoot & Sunshine and Jenny Lynn Stacy & The Roosters, 8 p.m., Redstone Room, Davenport, CommonChordQC.org;

Saturday, July 25 •  Tif & Mollie. This harmonious female duo with an off-the-cuff vibe goes from Bach to badass original grooves in a heartbeat.  7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Saturday, July 25 • Des Moines Farmers Market. Spanning 12 city blocks, the market features over 300 vendors and live entertainment. Saturdays, 7 a.m.–noon. 300 Court Ave., Des Moines.

Sunday, July 26 • Irish Music Session. Listen or join an informal gathering of local and visiting musicians for a traditional Irish music session. Sundays, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.

Wednesday, July 29 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.

Thursday, July 30 • Meet Me at the Market: Walk. Run. Bike. Dance. Yoga. Every Thurs. through August, meet at 5:30 p.m. for free guided walks, runs, rides, and fitness & yoga classes. NewBo City Market Yard, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.

Wednesday, August 5 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Enjoy this decades-old Fairfield tradition from either side of the stage. 7:15 sign up; 7:30 p.m. open mic. Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.